Extended periods of fasting, such as observed during Ramadan, can increase the risk of hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and ketoacidosis for patients with diabetes. Adequate patient education, risk assessment, adjustment of antidiabetic medications, and lifestyle modifications are crucial for mitigating these risks. Therefore, it is essential to analyze the risk profile in patients with diabetes before fasting begins, and those at higher risk should be advised against fasting.
In addition, it is recommended that comprehensive diabetes management should commence before fasting, be maintained throughout the fasting period, and extend into the post-fasting phase. To help you better manage your patients who observe fasting for prolonged periods, join this webinar on 9 th March 2024 , 7:30 PM IST onwards, organized by Roche in collaboration with DASG , International Diabetes Federation MENA and…
